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Why Africa Cup of Nations finals might not take place

Congo's supporter chant ahead of the African Cup of Nations Group C soccer match between Congo and Togo at the Stade de Port-Gentil, in Port-Gentil, Gabon, Tuesday Jan. 24, 2017. (AP)

The fate of January’s African Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon hung in the balance on concerns over the country’s readiness to host the tournament, as Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe flew in to Yaounde for talks.

A CAF executive committee meeting on Sunday resolved to go ahead with the 24-team event only if Motsepe was able to secure guarantees from Cameroon over its readiness.

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